How far is Plano, TX from Wake Village, TX?

The driving distance from Plano, TX to Wake Village, TX is about 177.8 miles (286.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
177.76 mi
03h 05m
Flight
152.46 mi
245.36 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.46 mi
Kilometers
245.36 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
177.76 mi
Kilometers
286.08 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wake Village
Thu, Apr 23, 3:56 AM CDT
Return by in Plano
Thu, Apr 23, 7:02 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Plano
2026-04-23T00:50
Arrive Wake Village
Thu, Apr 23, 3:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Plano
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Pine Forest
TX

City in Hopkins County, Texas, United States

From Plano
88.8 mi
01h 32m
To Wake Village
89 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Plano and Wake Village.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Plano and Wake Village.

  1. 1

    Start on East 15th Street

    34 m · 9 sec · East 15th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto K Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · K Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on North Plano Road

    50 m · 10 sec · North Plano Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto President George Bush Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · President George Bush Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward PGBT East

    1125 ft · 27 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto President George Bush Turnpike

    14.8 mi · 16 min · President George Bush Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30: Texarkana, Dallas

    921 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 30 East: Texarkana

    1.5 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    157.2 mi · 2 hr 39 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 369 South, US 59 South: Houston, Shreveport

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Jarvis Parkway

    1 km · 43 sec · Jarvis Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Wake Village, Westlawn Drive

    1147 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Bishop Road

    1852 ft · 39 sec · North Bishop Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Redwater Road

    3213 ft · 1 min · Redwater Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout toward Redwater Road

    118 m · 8 sec · Redwater Road

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Redwater Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Plano and Wake Village.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 30 East
158 mi · 89%
President George Bush Turnpike
14.8 mi · 8%
K Avenue
1.11 mi · 1%
Jarvis Parkway
0.84 mi
I 369 South
0.73 mi
President George Bush Highway
0.7 mi
Longest Stretch

I 30 East

Merge slight left

157 mi · 02h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.3 mi
152.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Forest
01h 32m from Plano
Leave By
10:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Plano and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wake Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Plano to Wake Village?

The road trip is about 177.8 miles (286.1 km) and usually takes 03h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pine Forest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.8 miles from Plano and 89 miles from Wake Village.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 152.5 miles (245.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.69 one way or $47.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Plano and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wake Village.

Stop Ideas Near Pine Forest

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pine Forest, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pine Forest.

RAIL

Mineola

51 mi away
115 East Front St.
BUS

Tyler, TX

85 mi away
303 North Bois D'Arc Street
RAIL

Longview

92 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.
RAIL

Marshall

114 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Plano and Wake Village. Straight-line distance: 152.46 mi (245.36 km).

Plano

#1 Plano

The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area.

Population291,296
Coordinates33.0198400, -96.6988900
Altitude203
CountryUnited States
Wake Village

#2 Wake Village

City in Bowie County, Texas, United States

Population5,555
Coordinates33.4267900, -94.1063000
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Plano (-96.69889, 33.01984)
End: Wake Village (-94.1063, 33.42679)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 286 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.27 gal
23.74 L · about $23.69
Round trip
$47.39
12.54 gal · 47.48 L
Estimated CO2
55.7 kg one way
Round trip: 111.4 kg / 246 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $23.69 $47.39
Mid-grade $4.25 $26.66 $53.32
Premium $4.59 $28.79 $57.57
Diesel $3.99 $25.04 $50.07

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Plano and Wake Village. The current time is 00:50:16.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.